Habits: How They Form And How To Break Them : NPR

Habits: How They Form And How To Break Them : NPR: Think about something it took you a really long time to learn, like how to parallel park. At first, parallel parking was difficult and you had to devote a lot of mental energy to it. But after you grew comfortable with parallel parking, it became much easier — almost habitual, you could say.

12 surprising facts about breastfeeding new moms should know

12 surprising facts about breastfeeding new moms should know | Fox News: For new moms, breastfeeding can be frustrating— and rewarding. Here are some surprising facts that will help you understand what your body is going through.

Tablets, smartphones can stunt child development, experts say | Las Vegas Review-Journal

Tablets, smartphones can stunt child development, experts say | Las Vegas Review-Journal: Dr. Justin Maxwell, a Las Vegas family practitioner with HealthCare Partners Nevada, says the overuse of smartphones and tablet computers by children fosters a sedentary lifestyle, which contributes to obesity and might stunt development if the devices are used at too young an age.

“Technology can’t replace social interaction,” Maxwell said. “When you’re isolating yourself in the cloud, when you’re watching TV, or you’re playing on your iPad or iPhone, you’re not developing those skills.”

Early caregiving may affect child's academic, social success

Early caregiving may affect child's academic, social success | Fox News: Individuals who experience sensitive caregiving during the first three years of life may see lasting effects on their relationships and academic achievement, research published Thursday in the journal Child Development suggests.

The question of whether caregivers’ behavior can impact these aspects of their children’s lives spans even before Sigmud Freud’s psychological study of parent-child relationships in the 1800s. However, research has yet to analyze this potential association in adulthood, said lead study author Lee Raby, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Delaware.

5 ways God can save your marriage | Deseret News

5 ways God can save your marriage | Deseret News: Marriage and religion have been bound together for years. Marriage ceremonies are, after all, done in churches, temples and other religious houses of worship, as a way of uniting couples.

And apparently it’s beneficial for the health of your relationship.

According to research published by the National Institutes of Health, marriage and religion, when mixed together, offer a massive amount of benefits for a person’s quality of life, including better physical health, longer life, economic success and more stability for children.

UW research on brain activity delivers lessons on how kids learn | Education | The Seattle Times

UW research on brain activity delivers lessons on how kids learn | Education | The Seattle Times: Scientists at the UW are figuring out what happens as children learn — and how to assist those who struggle. Their discoveries are already helping parents and schools.

Parents must set the tone when it comes to children's Christmas lists

Child development expert says parents must set the tone when it comes to children's Christmas lists: The best gift parents can give their children for Christmas may be helping them understand less can be more, according to a Kansas State University child development expert who has advice on what gifts are best to give young children for Christmas.

Certain parenting tactics could lead to materialistic attitudes in adulthood

Certain parenting tactics could lead to materialistic attitudes in adulthood: With the holiday season in full swing and presents piling up under the tree, many parents may be tempted to give children all the toys and gadgets they ask for or use the expectation of gifts to manage children's behavior. Now, a new study from the University of Missouri and the University of Illinois at Chicago found that parents who use material goods as part of their parenting techniques may be setting children up for difficulties later in adulthood.

allAfrica.com: Rwanda: Parenting Cannot Be Delegated

allAfrica.com: Rwanda: Parenting Cannot Be Delegated: It takes a whole village to raise a child, goes an old adage. In this era, this saying is still relevant because a child's upbringing is still the responsibility of parents, the community and teachers/schools, among others.

Study says more than half of all infants at risk for suffocation or SIDS when sleeping | Fox News

Study says more than half of all infants at risk for suffocation or SIDS when sleeping | Fox News: Too many U.S. infants sleep with blankets, pillows or other unsafe bedding that may lead to suffocation or sudden infant death syndrome, despite guidelines recommending against the practice. That's according to researchers who say 17 years of national data show parents need to be better informed.